January 25, 2010
The murder yesterday of the 2007 AC Gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State, Mr. Dipo Dina brings to fore the urgent need to stem the dangerous tide of politically motivated assassination, failed assassination attempts and the threat to the lives of other political stalwarts in the country since 2001.
I join with the wife, children, family, friends, associates and all lovers of democracy to mourn the painful loss of Dipo Dina at this moment of trauma in our nation. What with the current horrendous massacre of helpless Nigerians in Jos.
The office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) cannot continue to shirk in its responsibility in investigating and bringing to justice the perpetrators of the political murders, with the latest victim being Mr. Dipo Dina.
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The current state of general insecurity in Nigeria demands that the Presidency and the National Assembly should rise to the challenge of ensuring the defence of life and property of every Nigerian, regardless of status.
The cases of unresolved murder since 2001 continue to grow and it should be clear what the state of this general insecurity in the country means. It is the:
. Distressed economy
· Failed murder attempts.
· Threat to life and destruction of properties of perceived political opponents.
· Electoral violence by the incumbent in re-run elections across the country.
· Kidnapping and hostage taking.
· Unresolved cases of political assassinations.
My appeal to the presidency and the office of the IGP is founded on the danger of the unfolding militarism of the political space and the reign of sheer impunity which can lead the country to a state of anarchy; because the lack of a rational response on the part of the presidency and the police to the several cases of unresolved murder appears to have emboldened the culprits and murderers to act above the law.
- Dina dared to enlarge the democratic space in Ogun State and therefore, had to die.
- Dina dared to expose reckless abuse of public trust in Ogun State and therefore, had to die.
- Dina dared to challenge the political behemoth in Ogun State and therefore had to die.
- Dina must not die in vain.
It is my hope that we (the remaining endangered democrats and fighters for social justice) must re-dedicate ourselves to the cause of building a just, progressive and humane society in our fatherland. In the words of CLR James, “this act of mindless assassination of a principled fighter for liberal ,will not delay their own day of judgment”.
Adieu a principled advocate and fine fighter for justice.
ENGR. RAUF AREGBESOLA (fnse, fnim)
AC Gubernatorial Candidate, Osun State
I join with the wife, children, family, friends, associates and all lovers of democracy to mourn the painful loss of Dipo Dina at this moment of trauma in our nation. What with the current horrendous massacre of helpless Nigerians in Jos.
The office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) cannot continue to shirk in its responsibility in investigating and bringing to justice the perpetrators of the political murders, with the latest victim being Mr. Dipo Dina.
articleadsbanner
The current state of general insecurity in Nigeria demands that the Presidency and the National Assembly should rise to the challenge of ensuring the defence of life and property of every Nigerian, regardless of status.
The cases of unresolved murder since 2001 continue to grow and it should be clear what the state of this general insecurity in the country means. It is the:
. Distressed economy
· Failed murder attempts.
· Threat to life and destruction of properties of perceived political opponents.
· Electoral violence by the incumbent in re-run elections across the country.
· Kidnapping and hostage taking.
· Unresolved cases of political assassinations.
My appeal to the presidency and the office of the IGP is founded on the danger of the unfolding militarism of the political space and the reign of sheer impunity which can lead the country to a state of anarchy; because the lack of a rational response on the part of the presidency and the police to the several cases of unresolved murder appears to have emboldened the culprits and murderers to act above the law.
- Dina dared to enlarge the democratic space in Ogun State and therefore, had to die.
- Dina dared to expose reckless abuse of public trust in Ogun State and therefore, had to die.
- Dina dared to challenge the political behemoth in Ogun State and therefore had to die.
- Dina must not die in vain.
It is my hope that we (the remaining endangered democrats and fighters for social justice) must re-dedicate ourselves to the cause of building a just, progressive and humane society in our fatherland. In the words of CLR James, “this act of mindless assassination of a principled fighter for liberal ,will not delay their own day of judgment”.
Adieu a principled advocate and fine fighter for justice.
ENGR. RAUF AREGBESOLA (fnse, fnim)
AC Gubernatorial Candidate, Osun State
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